Chapter 29
“Ugh...”
Number Twelve was clearly startled by Bai Ye's words.
If even this method of driving it away wouldn't work, she truly had no other options.
Could she possibly summon her Familiar and drive it away with force?
But the kind-hearted Number Twelve couldn't bring herself to do such a thing.
“Then, I'll get started.”
Bai Ye placed his hand on the ice coffin.
With a slight exertion, the entire ice coffin shattered instantly.
The fairy-like maiden trapped inside, frozen in ice, was unharmed.
She was simply scared witless.
The force that shattered the ice was so powerful that Number Twelve almost thought she was going to die.
Thankfully, she was fine.
However, very soon.
A helpless and anxious expression spread across Number Twelve's pale face.
“I... I can't suppress her anymore. She... She's about to wake up!”
Her voice trailed off.
The soft voice of the young girl suddenly stopped.
Then, a look of panic flashed across Number Twelve's face.
Just as she was about to speak, she abruptly froze and lowered her head.
Less than two seconds later.
The vampire's puppet raised its head again, but its pupils were no longer a dull orange. They now radiated a candle-like flame.
Magic enveloped the puppet as it slowly rose into the air.
The air swirled, and her long hair gradually drifted around her, like flames swirling backwards.
An even colder chill spread outwards.
The rainwater seeping in from outside quickly froze into ice blocks with a cracking sound.
“The long-awaited air. The air of this world is as filthy as ever.”
Although it was still the voice of a girl, it was now much deeper and more mature than before.
If the first was a timid loli, then this time it was the voice of a cold and dignified mature woman.
“Hey, you… do you know how long I've been sealed away?”
She looked at Bai Ye, the only living thing in the room, and asked in a domineering tone.
Bai Ye watched the puppet maiden, who had undergone a drastic change in attitude, knowing that this was the "Primal" sealed within Number Twelve's body.
The true Fourth True Ancestor.
After the three Great True Ancestors created the Fourth True Ancestor, they dismembered her due to her betrayal.
The twelve Star Familiars were each sealed within twelve different puppets and transported to various places around the world to be sealed away.
Number Twelve was unique.
Not only was her body sealed with a Familiar, but she was also the guardian tasked with watching over the "Fourth True Ancestor".
With the seal broken.
The Fourth True Ancestor naturally awoke.
However, Bai Ye knew that to completely awaken the Fourth True Ancestor, they needed to perform something called the "Feast of Flames".
Simply put, it was to gather as many puppet bodies containing sealed Familiars as possible and have the Fourth True Ancestor absorb them.
He didn't know how those people came up with such a convoluted name.
Resurrection ceremony is resurrection ceremony.
What "Feast of Flames"?
It had a touch of pretentiousness to it.
“Mortal, why don't you answer me!”
Seeing Bai Ye’s hesitation, the Fourth True Ancestor frowned in displeasure.
A magical gale formed and pressed forward.
The icy mist swirled like a storm, and the temperature plummeted rapidly.
If this were an ordinary person, their body would have frozen solid by now.
The Fourth True Ancestor, having been sealed away for so many years, was full of resentment. Her morning temper was a bit strong.
“Has it been so long? No one outside remembers my name anymore.”
At this thought, the Fourth True Ancestor bared her fangs fiercely.
“The Forgotten War King, the Extinction Eye, and the Chaotic Princess. I will take back everything I lost, tenfold, from your hands!”
Despite being sealed away for so long, her memories from before were still clear.
“So, you can actually talk?”
Just as the Fourth True Ancestor was about to leave.
A lazy voice echoed through the icy mist.
The magic that formed the storm blew away the hazy ice mist.
When the Fourth True Ancestor saw Bai Ye unharmed, a look of surprise crossed her face.
“You were hit by my attack, yet you're still alive?”
“Times have changed, little vampire.”
Bai Ye smiled faintly.
So-called legendary strongest True Ancestor, huh.
Not to mention his current self.
Even the protagonist in the original work, after becoming the Fourth True Ancestor, could be shit on by little squirts in some random corner.
If it weren't for his protagonist halo, he would have died a dozen times over by now.
From the later parts of the plot.
The Fourth True Ancestor's title of "strongest" was not true either.
Basically, any of the other three True Ancestors could beat the Fourth True Ancestor.
And her performance in the story further lowered her coolness factor.
“You dare call me by such a vulgar term? You have some guts. But I'll commend you on your courage only.”
As soon as she finished speaking.
Tremendous magic shook the atmosphere.
The already unstable stone chamber collapsed with a loud boom.
Meanwhile.
Everyone outside the mountain was anxiously waiting.
Lia’na was worried about the Fourth True Ancestor's condition.
Nangong That Moon and Sendoumu A Ya, the two witches, were worried about Bai Ye.
Although they didn't think Bai Ye would die, it was the “strongest” Fourth True Ancestor inside.
In the past, they thought it was just a rumour, but they never imagined that they would actually see the real deal someday.
“Wait, why am I worried about that guy?”
Nangong That Moon suddenly realized.
Wasn't the trouble he caused on Gensokyo Island enough?
Even so.
The black-haired witch couldn't help but feel a little worried about Bai Ye.
Sendoumu A Ya had already gotten on Bai Ye's pirate ship, so she didn't want him to die.
Plus, having such a powerful backer, she could live comfortably in the future.
Just as everyone was lost in thought.
The ground shook violently again.
Then, from the collapsing mountain ruins, a terrifying burst of magical energy erupted.
At the same time, Lia’na’s face turned pale instantly upon coming into contact with this energy.
As a vampire, she felt not only pressure, but also the oppression of a higher life form and a different level of existence.
“This magical energy… isn't from that frivolous guy.”
Nangong That Moon frowned.
Then, everyone saw a gigantic figure, as clear as ice, appearing above the ruins.
The upper body was like a human woman, while the lower body was like a fish tail.
Crystal-like wings grew from the woman's back, while her fingertips were like sharp hooks, like those of a bird of prey.
It looked like a frozen mermaid or a bird-like fairy.
The magical energy from her entire body vibrated the air like a heat wave.
There was no doubt that it was a Familiar summoned by the vampire.
Then.
Everyone heard a high-pitched, joyful laugh.
“Heeheehee, damn world, I'm back!”